About Me.
Hello! Now then, If you have stumbled this far you will have probably worked out that my name is Benjamin John Ellerby and I am a professional freelance artist and Illustrator, specialising in Digitally produced Art and Design work. I am a Yorkshire born and bred lad, based in my home town of Sheffield.
Art has always been my passion, especially portraiture. It was always my favourite subject at school and I loved doodling and creating things from a very young age. My pencil portraits of myself and friends drawn by me aged eleven years old, impressed my art teacher so much, she wanted to keep them for herself.
After receiving an A grade in Art, I then then went to Art College where I did an BTEC National Diploma in Fine Art and Design and attained distinctions throughout my two years, whist becoming more interested in design. Three years later I received my BSc (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield, where I studied design and the print process with printed textiles.
Art has always been my passion, especially portraiture. It was always my favourite subject at school and I loved doodling and creating things from a very young age. My pencil portraits of myself and friends drawn by me aged eleven years old, impressed my art teacher so much, she wanted to keep them for herself.
After receiving an A grade in Art, I then then went to Art College where I did an BTEC National Diploma in Fine Art and Design and attained distinctions throughout my two years, whist becoming more interested in design. Three years later I received my BSc (Hons) from the University of Huddersfield, where I studied design and the print process with printed textiles.
My artistic development was informed by my studies of printing methods, both in the print room and on the computer. I use a hybrid of traditional and modern techniques, utilising drawings, paintings, and computer-based illustration tools. I cover a variety of subject matter with my work including animals, cityscapes, children's art, typography and graphic design.
Design and print have played a major part in my career – working as a Graphic Design & Display Artist which entailed web design, branding, advertising, visual merchandising and display. Meanwhile my own artistic skills were honed in my spare time and I started to accept commissions.
I have completed a number of commissions, and I still like experimenting, as an artist, with different styles and mediums, hence the variety of themes in my work.
Since then I have enjoyed moderate success. I have had illustrations printed in magazines, sold works all over the world from Australia to Canada. I have been commissioned to create brands and logos, marketing material for both print and on the web, posters, greetings cards and traditional pencil portrait commissions. I have also turned my hand to book covers amongst other things.
I have completed a number of commissions, and I still like experimenting, as an artist, with different styles and mediums, hence the variety of themes in my work.
Since then I have enjoyed moderate success. I have had illustrations printed in magazines, sold works all over the world from Australia to Canada. I have been commissioned to create brands and logos, marketing material for both print and on the web, posters, greetings cards and traditional pencil portrait commissions. I have also turned my hand to book covers amongst other things.
My work is inspired by the vintage and retro, pop culture, advertising design, and iconography. I love all things creative, finding new inspiration, doodling, Yorkshire, dogs (especially Dachshunds) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
My work can be purchased via my SHOP and can also be found in The Millennium Galleries Shop and Western Park Museum Shop in Sheffield and The Great Yorkshire Shop in Leeds and York.
If you would like to contact me for more information, please feel free to email me at benellerby@blueyonder.co.uk
If you would like to contact me for more information, please feel free to email me at benellerby@blueyonder.co.uk
Client Testimonials.
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★★★★★
"Ben has worked for me on a number of projects including artwork commissions, advertisements, website design and interior design. On all of these occasions Ben has demonstrated his amazing creative skills and flair, having an eye for what works and stretching my own creative thoughts, whilst respecting my ideas and keeping our core product and brand always at the forefront. He is a very approachable person to work with, has a built in desire for attention to detail and would be an asset to any companies’ strategy for marketing. I cannot thank him enough for all his help and support with the launch of my business, it is what it is largely due to Ben and his creative magic!!" - Client: Jane Burbeary (Owner/Director) Celebrating Curves Bridal www.celebratingcurves.co.uk ★★★★★
"Will rehire!! Excellent work. Very creative, responsive, and timely. Thank you!!!" - Client: SkinnyMs. (Dalicia Ramey) www.skinnyms.com ★★★★★
"Ben is a great designer and very professional… His designs are very creative and hit the right requirements to the point. He makes adjustments willingly and delivered more variants than what we expected. We are very happy with his professional work and would definitely use him again in the future. Thanks Ben again for the great job." - Client: Inacent www.inacent.com |
★★★★★
"Excellent design work. Quick turnaround. Clear communication. Will work with Ben again. Thanks a lot." - Client: Nathan Lyle Vogts "Great working with you Ben, and definitely looking forward to collaborating again soon."
- Client: Clarity (Nick Smillie) www.clarity-strategies.com ★★★★★
"Extremely happy with Ben's design work. Looking forward to working with him again." - Client: Nutcase (Neha Kanwar) www.nutcaseshop.com "Thank you Ben very much for the menus you designed, I love them, you have done a fantastic job."
- Client: Johanna Bullock (Owner) Smokin' Jo's ★★★★★
"Ben's great. He conducts thorough research and provided some excellent concepts. Very happy with the end result and plan to use his talents again." - Client: Unleash ★★★★★
"Great service and quality product - very happy with my custom purchase." - Client: Fiona Nolan (Custom Made Print Order via Etsy.com) |